Definition of DIPLOMACY

diplomacy

Meanings

Plural: diplomacies

Noun

  • negotiation between nations
  • subtly skillful handling of a situation
  • wisdom in the management of public affairs
  • The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organizations, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals.
  • Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility.

Origin / Etymology

From French diplomatie, a back-formation from diplomatique, ultimately from Latin diploma (“letter of recommendation or authority”); see diploma.

Synonyms

delicacy, diplomatic negotiations, discreetness, finesse, statecraft, statesmanship

Scrabble Score: 19

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Words With Friends Score: 22

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